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If awards shows had personalities, MTV's Video Music Awards would be flashy, sexy, and definitely drinking some cocktails. There were chic floor-length dresses and saucy numbers that showed a bit more skin and, either way, I loved it all.

Jordin Sparks Before tonight, I'd slotted little white dresses into the casual, summery section of my closet, but hers was s-e-x-y thanks to a deep neckline and high slit.

Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner It was a three-way thing for the clan, who knocked it out of the park respectively. Chic all-black is almost always a winner, but I also loved Kim's printed mini that showed off her impressive figure.

Rita Ora There was a definite old-school screen-goddess look to Rita's Donna Karan red satin gown with the super-high slit (it basically came to her hip!). I loved it, especially paired with the sparkly choker.

Jennifer LopezJ.Lo's got being a siren down. This sparkly silver number that had cutoffs all over the bodice, and a high leg slit was as steamy as it was glam. She finished it off with a coordinating Thalé Blanc clutch.

Solange Short dresses and high slits are gonna be sexy, no matter what, but Solange served as an excellent reminder that menswear-inspired pieces can be just as sultry. I loved the H&M tuxedo jacket worn sans shirt and fitted trousers.

Taylor Swift This is beyond different for Miss Swift! She gave the princess-y dresses the night off in favor of what I'm calling a bodysuit. It's a bold choice, but if there's a fun night to do it, this is it.

Gwen Stefani Gwen joined the pants parade in a hot pink set accented with black piping. I never would've pegged her for a fan of the neon color before, but, darn, this custom L.A.M.B. number looked good.

Miley Cyrus Miley did a repeat of the crop top and matching pants she wore last year, but this go-round it was more sophisticated and chic.